The 26th annual Red Bull Day in the Dirt took place this past Thanksgiving weekend at Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/) The 26th annual Red Bull Day in the Dirt Motocross Grand Prix kicked off this past Thanksgiving weekend at Southern California’s Glen Helen Raceway. Known for its unique and festive atmosphere, combining the excitement of longer, grand prix-style off-road racing with a laid-back and enjoyable weekend for racers and families of all ages. Here’s a look at some of the riding action from this year’s event. Also take a peek at past ev ..read more

In 2024 BMW Motorrad riders will have two new motorcycles that rock a retro vibe, the R 12 and the R 12 nineT. These successors to the popular R nineT will be available during the first quarter of 2024 with pricing to be announced early next year. BMW updates its heritage line with the new R 12 in 2024. (BMW/) These streetbikes have several similarities, sharing the same 1,170 air/oil-cooled boxer twin with updated cylinder head covers. The airbox has been relocated as well, now integrated underneath the seat. Both come equipped with a six-speed shaft-drive transmission, Dynamic Traction Cont ..read more

Bridgestone introduces its Battlax S23 sportbike tire for the 2024 calendar year. (Bridgestone/) For the 2024 calendar year, Bridgestone introduces the successor to its Battlax S22 (and original Battlax S21) radial sportbike tire, the Bridgestone Battlax S23. This is a high-performance streetbike tire designed for sport motorcycles. It will be OE-fitment on a variety of new motorcycles from Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha, including the recently announced ‘24 MT-09 and MT-09 SP. It’s positioned alongside other manufacturers’ tires like Dunlop’s Sportmax Q5S. It will be available for sale ..read more

Honda brings back the stalwart Fury cruiser to the US lineup for 2024. Can you dig it in Adventure Green? (Honda/) Army green on a chopper? Honda seems to think it’s a good idea, but then pretty much everything about the Fury is unconventional. Also, that’s officially called Adventure Green, and technically, the Fury is a chopper-style cruiser, because, well… Honda makes it. Or something like that. In any case, Honda’s going big on the flat green color this year elsewhere (looking at you Gold Wing and Rebel 1100) so why not have it on the first production chopper (an oxymoron if we ever heard ..read more

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Waheed Official (@adamwaheed) Last week the EICMA Motorcycle Show returned to Milan, Italy to showcase new motorcycles and concept bikes. Here are our five favorite bikes from this year’s show. 1. 2024 Honda CBR600RR Just when you thought the 600cc Supersport class was going away Honda comes up with an all-new CBR600RR. Find out more in the 2024 Honda CBR600RR Preview. 2. 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Z500 Kawasaki boosts the displacement of its Ninja 400 sportbike and Z400 naked bike. Learn more about each model in the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 50 ..read more

Yamaha stays in the entry-level sportbike game with its YZF-R3 in 2024, however the model will receive no significant updates. Last year’s $5,499 price tag carries over as well, with Team Yamaha Blue or Vivid White colors to choose from. The YZF-R3 remains unchanged in 2024. (Yamaha/) The R3 joined the growing pack of small-bore sportbikes for the 2015 model year and quickly became a front-runner among the competition. The high-quality amenities, comfortable cockpit, and solid class performance put it second in our four-bike comparison later that year. Shortcomings in suspension and handling ..read more

The 2024 Triumph Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400, thumping along a scenic bridge. (Triumph/) Triumph didn’t make any EICMA headlines with its Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X, so consider this a “coming out” party of sorts. That said, have another close look at these new entry-level Triumphs, available in North America come January 2024. Triumph has embraced its mid-century thumper heritage with respectable power-to-weight ratios and low MSRP. You might be seeing lots of these at your local bike night soon. Developed in partnership with Indian motorcycle maker Bajaj, both 400s have been available ..read more

The Tuning Fork brand brings the iconic YZF-R1 superbike back to its new-motorcycle lineup in 2024 with no changes, except for a $400 increase in MSRP. The 2024 Yamaha YZF-R1 costs $18,399, and it will be available in either Team Yamaha Blue or Raven colors. Editor’s note: We last test rode the YZF-R1 (previous version) during the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 MC Commute Review article and video. Also review our editorial on the YZF-R1M (current model configuration) in the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R1M MC Commute Review and 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1M Review MC Commute articles and videos. The 2024 Yamaha YZF-R1 remains ..read more

Moto Guzzi officially unveiled the 2024 Stelvio at EICMA 2023. (Piaggio Group/) Taking center stage for the Piaggio Group at EICMA 2023 is the return of Moto Guzzi’s big adventure-touring motorcycle, the 2024 V100 Stelvio. It’s little wonder Moto Guzzi brought the Stelvio touring bike back after discontinuing it in 2017 seeing how the lucrative ADV market continues to be red hot, albeit highly competitive. Editor’s note: We last reported on the previous version of the Stelvio during the Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX 1200 article. The 2024 Moto Guzzi V100 Stelvio sees the debut of Piaggio’s Rider Ass ..read more

The fall riding season means dealing with shorter days, colder temps, and wetter conditions for many riders. It’s also the perfect excuse to spruce up your motorcycle gear closet with some pieces designed for inclement weather or to add a few new creature comforts to your kit. Since there’s lots to choose from, we figured we’d help you get things started with seven of our favorite motorcycle parts and accessories. The Alpinestars Tech 7 boots are a great off-road option as the weather turns. (Alpinestars/) Alpinestars Tech 7 Boots: $439.95 The fall riding season is a great time to get some mo ..read more